What To Expect From Your Practitioner

A practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine embodies the healthcare ideal of approaching patients as individuals. Dysfunction in the body is seen as a stagnation or imbalance of qi (life energy). Diagnosis incorporates a physical exam and a thorough investigation into a client's health history, habits and lifestyle.

To trigger a patient's awareness of symptoms and uncover additional factors that may be relevant, practitioner and patient explore questions that are not part of the standard forms and discussions at a Western practitioner's office. This information along with Eastern indicators like pulse and tongue analysis, abdominal palpitation and facial diagnosis inform the TCM practitioner about a patient's wellbeing and dictate treatment.

Designating appropriate time to explore each clients's lifestyle and health concerns creates an open relationship between practitioner and patient. It assures that patients receive a well-rounded treatment plan addressing all aspects of their physical, mental and spiritual needs.